Verse 4
The first, &c . Cannot be Babylon, for this had already arisen, and was within two years of its end (see notes on Daniel 7:1 ). Daniel could not see that kingdom arise now. He had said, "Thou art this head of gold" (Daniel 2:38 ); but Nebuchadnezzar himself had been dead twenty-three years, and these are "four kings which shall arise" (Daniel 7:17 ). Therefore Babylon is not included.
like . These descriptions will be easily recognized by those who shall see them arise.
I beheld = I continued looking, as in verses: Daniel 7:6 , Daniel 7:9 , Daniel 7:11 . Same as "I saw" in verses: Daniel 7:2 , Daniel 7:7 , Daniel 7:13 .
till = till that.
the feet = the two feet.
man . Chaldee ' anash . App-14 .
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